A Bite of Perseverance , 2022

Despite Collection 2023

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Vanesssa Franquez
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A Bite of Perseverance

Despite Collection 2023

Continue forth despite the persistent struggles of mind and life.

This piece is inspired by my personal struggles with mental health and self-doubt. It depicts a young woman, myself, in a trance-like state whose eyes are completely glossed over. She has her head tilted upward slightly with flies surrounding her open mouth. There are 5 insect wings that are fanned out behind her head and rest over a loose overlapping patterned background. Her teeth have morphed into one, and her tongue is not present. The absence of a tongue and the unification of the teeth symbolize my difficulty speaking out loud. The wings and patterns in the background are visual representations of the buzzing and pattern/light flashes that occur when the anxiety becomes too much for me to function. Causing me to be completely overstimulated to the point I can not hear of see anything clearly. The flies are symbols of perseverance, continuation, and change. The wish to consume them symbolizes strength and determination even despite the obstacles faced in daily life. This creation is greatly significant as it is a representation of my willingness to continue forth even though the path forward is not crystal clear.

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Vanesssa Franquez

Graduation Year

2023

Location

United States

About

Currently pursuing her BFA at Georgia Southern University, Vanessa Franquez uses insects in her artwork to depict her struggles living with mental illness through the symbolism and characteristics of the chosen bugs.
Her paintings reflect her wants and needs as she moves through life, focusing on color schemes, subtle patterning, and transparency.

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Measurements (Width X Height X Depth)

12 X 12 in

30.48 X 30.48 Cm

Weight

1.6 lb

0.73 Kg

Materials

Acrylic on Canvas

The process for this piece was truly interesting and insightful. During this whole process of creation, I learned more about myself that any other piece. The idea was born from a lucid dream and sketched in a 15 min time frame. The sketch was quick and to the point. It encompassed all the emotions and symbolism I could portray at that moment and then further expanded once I had time to fully decipher what I was trying to tell myself during this moment. This piece taught me patience and self-worth; helping me learn that even with all the issues I deal with I am still capable of anything I set my mind to.
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